Nigeria u17 news
Here are some recent news updates about the Nigerian U17 national team:
Recent Results:
- Nigeria U17 defeated Benin 2-0 in a friendly match on March 24, 2023, in Abuja.
- The team lost 1-0 to Senegal in a friendly match on March 27, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal.
Upcoming Tournaments:
- The 2023 African U17 Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 21, 2023, in Algeria. Nigeria has qualified for the tournament.
- The 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup is scheduled to take place from October 10 to November 2, 2023, in Peru. Nigeria has qualified for the tournament.
Squad Updates:
- The Nigerian U17 coach, Nduka Ugbade, has called up 25 players for a training camp ahead of the African U17 Cup of Nations.
- The team has also lost some key players due to injuries, including midfielder, Samson Tijani, who is out for several weeks with a hamstring injury.
Player Profiles:
- Victor Mbaoma, a striker, has been in impressive form for the team, scoring 5 goals in the last 5 matches.
- Olakunle Olusegun, a midfielder, has been praised for his vision and passing range, and is expected to play a key role in the team's midfield.
Coaching Staff:
- Nduka Ugbade is the head coach of the Nigerian U17 team. He is a former Nigerian international and has coached several youth teams in the country.
- The team's assistant coaches include Fidelis Illesanmi and Alloy Agu, both of whom have experience coaching youth teams in Nigeria.
I hope this information is helpful!